Alfredo James "Al" Pacino — American film and theater actor, the director of Italian origin.Most famous for his roles of gangsters — Michael Corleone in the trilogy "The Godfather" by Francis Ford Coppola and Tony Montana in Brian De Palma film "Scarface." The role of Frank Slade in the movie "Scent of a Woman" brought the actor "Oscar" nomination for Best Actor, which was his first success after seven previous nominations.Al Pacino made his film debut in 1969 in the movie "Me, Natalie", playing it a minor supporting role. In 1971 he starred in the second film, but now played a major role in the drama "The Panic in Needle Park." In this film, the actor said Kopolla and invited to "The Godfather" for the role of Michael Corleone.In addition to a successful career in film, Al Pacino is a landmark theatrical actor. In 1977 he was awarded the prestigious theater prize "Tony". In addition, he has won many other awards, including the American Film Institute. Al Pacino, Ellen Burstyn, together with the heads Actors Studio in New York